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St. Mary The Virgin Church, Ovingham, Northumberland.

St. Mary the Virgin was consecrated in 1050. The church itself was built during the Tynedale Church expansion of the 11th century.

This church has the tallest Saxon tower in the Tyne Valley and the windows are also noteworthy. During the 13th century the Saxon nave and chancel were replaced.

Thomas Bewick the famous wood engraver was born in the parish and is buried in the church.

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St. Mary The Virgin Church.